8 Days Egypt Tour Cairo and Luxor

For your Egypt tour to Cairo and Luxor, you will fly to Cairo today. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, our tour guide will warmly welcome you and assist with immigration and visa formalities. During the transfer to your 5-star hotel, you'll get a first impression of the bustling life in the largest city in Africa. After arriving at the hotel, your guide will assist you with the check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Today, you embark on a journey into the Old Kingdom of Egypt, exploring the oldest pyramids in the country. After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up in a private comfortable vehicle, and your first destination is:

Saqqara Necropolis
Saqqara is one of Egypt's oldest and largest cemeteries, home to the first pyramid in Egypt, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser from the 3rd Dynasty around 2650 BCE. It consists of 6 steps with a height of 62 m. This pyramid marks the beginning of pyramid construction in Egypt. Originally planned as a square mastaba by Imhotep, it's now possible to explore the Step Pyramid from the inside.

You can also admire the beautiful tombs from the Old Kingdom with their unique paintings. After this impressive visit, you continue to:

Memphis
Is the ancient capital of Egypt, featuring the ruins of the Ptah Temple, the colossal statue of King Ramses II, and an Alabaster Sphinx. The modern name "Memphis" comes from the ancient Egyptian word "Men-nefer," roughly translating to enduring and complete.

A local restaurant will serve you an oriental lunch. Strengthened, you head to your next destination, the Pyramids and Necropolis of:

Dahshur
In Dahshur, you can explore the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid of King Sneferu from the 4th Dynasty. The Red Pyramid is the third-largest pyramid in ancient Egypt, even surpassing the Khafre Pyramid in its base dimensions. Visitors are allowed to enter the Red Pyramid.

After the last highlight of this eventful day, you will be taken back to your hotel.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

This day starts with a visit to the biggest highlight of Cairo – after breakfast, you travel with your guide to the legendary:

Giza Pyramids Complex
This truly legendary historical Destination was constructed during the Reign of the 4th dynasty. Today this Monumental Site is still impressed by millions of Egyptian visitors as one of the World's Wonders. Three significant massive Pyramids of Stone are the most remarkable Monuments on the site and the largest one of them is the Pyramid of Cheops which is Built of 2,300,000 blocks of stone and dedicated to Pharaoh Khufu.

The Great Pyramid
The Great Pyramid is a heavenly stairwell leading to an unreal Paradise that was built for King Khufu from 2609 BC to 2584 BC, the Pyramid offers him a gateway into his rightful place with the Gods of ancient Egypt and stands at 147 m and obtain an impressive number of 2.3 million Limestone blocks to contain several rooms such as the King's chamber, the Queen's chamber, the Grand Hall, and various more rooms.

The Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx is the largest guardian of the royal cemeteries at the Giza Complex which is believed that it is dedicated to Pharaoh Khafre. The Famous Sphinx came to be known worldwide because of its unique shape of a Lion and the Head of a Human which symbolizes strength and wisdom, making it truly an abnormal Structure. "Sphinx" in the Greek Language is translated to be "Ssp Ankh" an Ancient Egyptian word meaning the living image and this explains its Structure.

After exploring the pyramids and the Sphinx, enjoy an oriental lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon is dedicated to the pharaohs once again. Back in the center of Cairo, you visit the impressive:

The Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum is the homeland of a 5000 years old rare collection of Relics that showcases more than 250,000 genuine Antiquities including the marvelous exhibition of the great King Tutankhamun in addition to thousands of other monumental belongings and precious treasures.

This informative day concludes with a transfer back to your hotel.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, you delve into the Islamic and Christian history of Cairo. After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up, and your first stop is the majestic:

Salah El Din Citadel
Cairo Citadel is a spectacular fortification that was established in the ruling time of Salah EL Din Ayyubid to protect the City against the Crusader invasion. The process of the Citadel construction started in 1176 AD and was completed by 1182 AD.

Within the citadel, you'll find one of the most beautiful buildings in the city:

Mohamed Ali Mosque
The Mohamed Ali Mosque was built between the dates of 1830 and 1848 by Muhamed Ali when he ruled Egypt after he decided to demolish the buildings of the Mamluks within the Citadel. He intended to build his Alabaster Mosque to be one of the most recognizable Islamic landmarks in Cairo.

After detailed explanations from your guide, you proceed to Old Cairo. While exploring Old Cairo, you visit:

The Coptic Quarter
The Coptic Quarter is one of the oldest and most historic areas of Cairo, Egypt. It is home to many ancient churches, monasteries, and museums that showcase the rich heritage of the Coptic Christian community. The Coptic Quarter also hosts several cultural events and festivals throughout the year, such as the Feast of the Epiphany and the Coptic Book Fair. The Coptic Quarter is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, who can enjoy the architecture, art, and atmosphere of this unique neighborhood.

Enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant in the city center, marking the end of your stay in Cairo. You then transfer to Cairo Airport and fly to Luxor, the next destination on your Egypt tour. At Luxor Airport, you'll be welcomed by our guide and transferred to your 5-star hotel for check-in.

On your first evening in Luxor, the ancient Thebes, the "City of Palaces," you can savor the view of the Nile.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Your day starts with a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Your Egyptologist tour guide will pick you up, and you'll travel in a comfortable private vehicle to the west bank of the Nile.

Your first highlight is the exploration of:

Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings is a portal to paradise and was used by the greatest Kings and Queens of Egypt's new Kingdom between 1570 and 1070 BC. The Valley of the Kings holds the resting place of some of the most important Pharaohs such as Ramses II, Hatshepsut, Amenhotep I, and Tutankhamun. As well it contains 63 Tombs filled with amazing statues, artifacts, treasures, and remarkable decorations. In 1979 the Valley of the Kings became a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

Leaving this unique valley and its magical atmosphere, you head to another enchanting place:

Hatshepsut Temple
Queen Hatshepsut is renowned as one of the most successful Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt and the only female ruler in the history of Egypt. Queen Hatshepsut's reign was peaceful and prosperous therefore, as a result, she earned a wide variety of achievements and one of them was her own Mortuary Temple which commemorates all her great works on its walls.

Enjoy the view from the temple's terraces over Luxor and the Nile Valley. Then, continue your journey with a stop to visit:

Colossi of Memnon
The legendary Colossi of Memnon is the protector of the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III. The Temple consists of two outstanding twin statues that sit at the entrance of Luxor and it gained its fame due to its majestic appearance.

After the sightseeing program, a delicious lunch awaits you in a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.

Tip of the Day: Today, you have the opportunity to experience a hot air balloon ride at sunrise over Thebes West, offering a unique view of Luxor's ancient treasures (optional).

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at the hotel, your Egyptologist will pick you up to explore the largest preserved temple complex in Egypt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site:

Karnak Temple
The Karnak Temple is the most massive Temple ever established by Man. This truly unique Site covers 247 acres of land and consists of three main buildings. Its uniqueness isn't only due to its vast size but also because its exhibits are unique drawings and decorations all over its Walls. Because of being the largest Religious Site, the Karnak Temple was mainly constructed for the worshipping of Amun, Khonsu, and Mut.

After this journey through the millennia of pharaonic history, you return to the Nile bank and visit:

Luxor Temple
In the World's Largest Outdoor Museum, the Temple of Luxor is a mark of Ancient Civilization and truly is a remarkable Monument in the heart of Luxor City. Luxor Temple unlike the other Temples in the City was not constructed for the worship of a figure or a God of the Kings but was constructed solely for the rejuvenation of Kingship.

After the program, enjoy an oriental lunch, marking the end of your excursion day in Luxor. You have free time to stroll along the Nile or explore the Old Town and Bazaar of Luxor on your own.

Tip of the Day: In the evening, you have the opportunity to experience the fascinating Sound and Light Show at the Karnak Temple (optional).

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast and your hotel pickup, you travel again to Thebes West to the imposing:

Habu Temple
Medinet Habu was commissioned by Ramesses III and it is a stunning insight due to its pylon and a lot of the original decorations which are still very well preserved on its walls. Medinet Habu served as a walled City with the Habu Temple and an administrative center inside to protect the original Inhabitants during wartime.

Next on the agenda is the:

Ramesseum Temple
A memorial temple built by Pharaoh Ramesses II, also known as Ramesses the Great, in the 13th century BC. It is located on the west bank of the Nile River, across from the modern city of Luxor, in the Theban Necropolis. The temple was dedicated to the god Amon and the deceased king, and it was decorated with scenes of his military victories, such as the Battle of Kadesh. The temple is also famous for its colossal statue of Ramesses II, which was 17 meters high and weighed more than 1000 tons. Only fragments of the statue remain today.

The final point of today's program is the ruins of an ancient Egyptian workmen's village:

Deir El-Medina
The Deir El-Medina or as it's named "The Workers' Village", is the house of the Craftsmen who served the Kings and the Ruling Families. It is the finest example of an Ancient well-preserved Town and over 70 Families lived in this place while they were working for the Royal Tombs like Valley of the Kings.

After the last program, you leave Thebes West and enjoy your last lunch in Luxor. Subsequently, you are escorted back to your hotel.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Your journey in Egypt has come to an end. We hope you enjoyed your time with us and learned a lot about the ancient and modern culture of this fascinating country. You will be escorted to Luxor Airport where you will board your flight back to your home country. Thank you for choosing us as your travel partner and we wish you a safe and pleasant trip.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast